Dhaka’s saree styles return with a twist – jackets, shirts and cardigans galore
Winter in Dhaka brings stylish celebrations, with saree styling embracing timeless elegance. Faux furs, velvet jackets, and cardigan-blouse pairings revive vintage charm. From regal embroidery to soft cashmere shawls, winter wear radiates glamour and sophistication.
3d ago
Traditional weddings are so last decade – Meet the new-age brides
Once bound by tradition, Bangladeshi brides now boldly celebrate their individuality, often defying outdated norms. Modern brides prioritize personal expression, with supportive families valuing their choices. This societal shift empowers women, honouring independence over convention in marriage.
1w ago
Forget pearls! Seashells are the affordable trend your jewellery box needs
Nature's beauty shines through seashells, treasured for their intricate designs and eco-importance. Coastal crafts, home decor, and fashion in Bangladesh embrace shells, offering boho-chic blouses, jewellery, and sarees for unique, affordable styles perfect for weddings and celebrations.
2w ago
The checkered comeback: Gamchas go high fashion
In the sartorial world, checks have a special significance. They are forever in fashion, always loved and appreciated. From children’s school uniforms to high fashion runways checks are everywhere and how!
1m ago
Why every Bengali woman’s secret weapon is a cotton saree
Bengali women cherish cotton sarees for their comfort, elegance, and cultural significance. These breathable, organic sarees are ideal for daily wear and formal occasions. Supporting local artisans, they embody tradition and modernity, making them a national treasure.
1m ago
Why rings are the unsung heroes of your jewellery box
Rings are definitely top of that list of jewellery. Although seemingly small in size, rings do pack a punch! From dainty, barely-there ones to oversized, chunky ones and everything else in between, rings are incredibly fun and add just the right amount of pizzazz to one’s look.
2m ago
Seeing red: The colour that never goes out of style
Red symbolises love, passion, and energy. Revered in various cultures, it signifies hope, good luck, and strength. Iconic in fashion, red dresses, sarees, and lipstick captivate and inspire, making a timeless statement.
2m ago
Looting in luxury: The hypocrisy of our educated elite
The fall of this regime has exposed an entirely different side of our society and collective consciousness that was better left hidden.
3m ago
April 2, 2023
Choose a Jamdani sari for this Eid
In its humble six yards, the sari is steeped with centuries of history, culture, and tradition. To that end, Jamdani saris are in a league of their own. When wrapped in its gracious folds a woman can explore diverse aspects of her personality — she can be elegant, demure, attractive, practical, and more.
February 26, 2023
Favour fusion fashion: Styling kurtis
A shirt-style kurta, which has the collar and sleeves of a shirt but the length and cut of a traditional kurta is incredibly fashionable as well as comfortable. Pair it with tights, jeans, jeggings, or straight-cut pants; the shirt-style kurta is versatile in more ways than one. Wear it to work, to run errands, to meet friends for coffee, or later at night to dinner — this style will see you through life’s many different situations while keeping you fashionable!
February 13, 2023
Trends to say goodbye to in spring 2023
Another season has arrived in a grand style, shaking us out of a drowsy stupor. Spring holds so much promise of better days, better possibilities, more opportunities, and another grand chance to do things in life. The season also calls for major fashion changes, but before tiptoeing towards newer styles, here is a list of fashion ideas that one must avoid.
February 6, 2023
2023: Lace and tulle in fashion
Giving heavy velvets and brocades a miss, this year’s trends are veering towards softer, delicate fabrics that highlight the feminine silhouette in all its glory. Amidst the flurry of trends that turn up on the runways every season, lace seems to have made a comeback. There’s something about the wispy nature of it that is just so beautiful; its delicate weaves adorn a woman’s form most exquisitely.
November 27, 2022
Styling flared pants: Rules that work
Flared pants are all that your heart (and sometimes waistline!) hopes and wishes for! Known more widely as bell-bottom pants, pretty much all of our parents flaunted these for the greater part of the ‘70s. It has two varieties, the classic bell-bottoms were tapered at the top, around the hips, and spread out like a bell (hence the moniker) at the ankle. Flared pants are loose from the top, and flare out like a hand fan at the bottom. Both are equally stylish. Relaxed and very comfortable, these pants are your best friend, especially now that fashion has become forgiving and generous compared to the past.
November 23, 2022
Fashion influencer or fashion contentious?
So, you are well-known to be a fashionista. Friends always consult you before any fashion purchase, running their decision through you because heaven forbid should you make a wrong choice and suffer for a lifetime!
November 21, 2022
The ultimate guide to styling oversized ‘boyfriend’ shirts
How often have you been stuck in one of those moments where you want to wear something casual yet cool? A piece of clothing that’s easy, breezy, and stylish too? Well, look no further than the epitome of nonchalant chic — the boyfriend shirt! You are welcome to raid your significant other’s closet and choose his Friday best! But in reality, it’s the lived-in, soft-as-cotton candy variety we are lusting after!
October 20, 2022
Dreams in the Daytime: Styling ideas for daytime parties
At long last, the arduous days of summer are slowly but surely creeping away. Albeit at a snail’s pace, but we are happy nonetheless and the possibilities of winter days filled with celebrations are getting us excited and rightly so! A party on a winter day is cherry on the cake! Think romance, elegance, sparkle and sophistication! Your winter daytime event wardrobe must combine all of the aforementioned elements and then some. Subtlety is the name of the game, and yet it should stand out as well.
October 3, 2022
Stylish blouses: Full sleeve design ideas
What comes to your mind at the mention of the word, blouse? The image that conjures up may be of your granny’s staid, starched kind that was essentially a glorified jacket or your mother’s modest kind with a high neckline and straight and mid-length sleeves! In 2022 however, blouses have gotten a serious, much-needed makeover because let’s face it, they totally make or break a sari!
September 22, 2022
Norma Jeane, the minimalist: The other side of Marilyn Monroe
A Hollywood legend, Monroe passed away at the age of 36 in 1962. Sixty years on, our interest and fascination with her life is at an all-time high. In the age of viral TikToks and Instagram stories that disappear in 24 hours, we are constantly bombarded with endless content, Marilyn Monroe has held her own like the superstar she will always be. Glamorous and sensuous, her on-screen persona is iconic in its own right.
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